Housing news
Survey is first chance to have your say on Estates plan
We are still keen to gather your views on how the council should plan for the future of its buildings.
Energy costs reduced after improvements at flats
Substantial improvements have been made to blocks of council flats in Blantyre.
Recognition for council, tenants and partners at national awards
Tenant representatives from the Housing Repairs Sub Group have been nominated for a prestigious award.
Have your say on repairs policy
We want to know your views on the Housing Repairs Policy.
Get ready for winter
With winter fast approaching, here is some advice to help prevent burst pipes in your home.
Reporting repairs - know your rights
Do you know, by law, councils must carry out certain house repairs within a specific timescale?
Free advice to save energy and reduce bills
Are you concerned about rising energy bills? If so, Home Energy Scotland can help.
New team can help with damp problems
We know that damp and condensation normally occurs during the coldest months of the year.
Working to keep tenants safe
The council has a legal duty to ensure its housing stock is maintained to required standards and is safe for tenants to live in.
Have your say on the review of council rents for 2025-26
Tenants are encouraged to get involved and have their say on the annual review of the rent increase for 2025-26.
Supported Accommodation Project given approval
A new high quality supported accommodation project has been given planning permission.
Preparations begin to demolish Lindsay House
Work is set to start on pulling down a former homeless unit in East Kilbride village.
New homes across South Lanarkshire
The council’s Home+ programme is continuing to deliver much needed new homes across South Lanarkshire.
Customers involved in improving housing services
The Customer Scrutiny Group (CSG) is involved in improving and developing housing services.
Have your say on the Housing Repairs Policy
We will shortly be reviewing our Repairs Policy and are keen for tenants and other customers to have their say.
Help with pests
During the summer months, pest control issues, particularly wasps, become more common.
Check your energy meter
Do you have a radio teleswitch or dynamically teleswitched energy meter?
Interested in a Mutual Exchange?
High numbers of people in housing need are waiting on a council home.
Managed migration to Universal Credit
Did you know that the last remaining ‘legacy benefits’ will shortly be replaced by Universal Credit (UC)?
Helping people experiencing homelessness
In recent years across Scotland, there has been an unprecedented increase in homelessness.
Helping sheltered housing tenants to get connected
Digital Champions are helping sheltered housing tenants to build their confidence and get online.
Young residents have their say on how they play
A new play area has been created at the council's Gypsy/Traveller site at Shawlands Crescent in Larkhall.
Setting rent levels for 2024-25
Each year, the council reviews its budget and business plan in order to set new rent levels for the year ahead.
South Lanarkshire Council signs Housing Professionalism Commitment
The council has signed up to the Chartered Institute of Housing Scotland’s, Housing Professional Commitment.
Help to safely store electric bikes and scooters
There have been a number of fires across the UK as a result of faulty batteries in e-bikes and e-scooters.
New strategies approved by council
Two new strategies have recently been approved by the council.
Common Good support for Town Centre Masterplan
The ambitious Masterplan for Hamilton town centre can now move to the design stage.
New council homes at two developments
More than 80 new council homes are to be bought at two sites in East Kilbride and Hamilton.
Martial arts school given go ahead for new lease of life to local centre
The former David Milne Centre in Uddingston is to be taken over by Rivals School of Martial Arts.
Lindsay House closes
Lindsay House, the temporary accommodation unit in East Kilbride, has now closed.
Victim Support Scotland can help
Have you reported antisocial behaviour to South Lanarkshire Council?
Council shortlisted for work across housing categories
The council has been shortlisted in four categories for the Chartered Institute of Housing’s (CIH) Scotland Housing Awards 2023.
Customers help to improve housing services
The Customer Scrutiny Group (CSG) is made up of 12 customers who work in partnership with the council.
Have your say on rent setting for 2024-25
Tenants are being encouraged to get involved in this year’s rent setting consultation programme.
New Head of Housing Services appointed
Housing and Technical Resources has a new Head of Housing Services.
Inspections to take place for some council properties
Tenants will probably have noticed Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) mentioned in recent news stories.
Prevent dampness and condensation in your home
People who are regularly exposed to damp and mould within their homes are more at risk of health problems.
Get ready for winter
Last year, as a result of the extremely cold weather, hundreds of council houses suffered burst pipes.
Anti-social behaviour strategy being developed
The next South Lanarkshire Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) Strategy 2023-28 is being developed.
Customer involvement strategy
A new draft Customer Involvement Strategy (CIS) 2023-28 is being developed.
South Lanarkshire welcomes new officer to work with tenants
In June, Hannah Beaton was appointed as a new Development Officer.
Allowing access for essential work
As a social landlord, we are legally required to ensure that all council homes meet required national standards.
How to get in touch
Please find below some useful contacts which may be of assistance.
We are going digital
Housing news will no longer be available in printed format.
Council confirms Lindsay House to close
Lindsay House in East Kilbride will close permanently by the end of the financial year (March 2024).
Whitlawburn transformed thanks to partnership approach
New homes, jobs, apprenticeships and money invested in the area – the transformation of Whitlawburn is now complete.
Litter plan boosted by solar bin success
Littering is an issue that affects us all.
Let's keep communities clean and safe this summer
The council is urging residents across South Lanarkshire to protect and respect their communities this summer.
National award for housing and care development
A ground-breaking housing and care development in the heart of Blantyre has received national recognition.
Council continues to deliver on new homes pledge
South Lanarkshire Council has delivered an additional 362 affordable homes for rent over the last year.
New lease of life for Carluke cemetery house
New life is to be breathed into a former cemetery house in Carluke thanks to a local Men’s Shed group.
Success at top tenants awards
There has been further success for the council and its customer services representatives at a top tenants award.
South Lanarkshire’s Local Housing Strategy 2022-27
Over the past few months, we have been working to develop the revised Local Housing Strategy (LHS).
Times and dates as Local Housing Forum meetings return
Local Housing Forum meetings are set to return across South Lanarkshire.
Improving position for those affected by homelessness
Becoming homeless is a traumatic event and can have a huge impact on the health and wellbeing of both adults and children.
Be part of the conversation on setting council rents
Every tenant is encouraged to have their say during this year’s rent setting consultation.
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